Keith Boykin, Word In Black, Author at The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/author/wiblocalmedia-org/ Black News, Commentary and Culture | The Washington Informer Wed, 18 Sep 2024 01:34:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Site-Icon-32x32.png Keith Boykin, Word In Black, Author at The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/author/wiblocalmedia-org/ 32 32 121622320 How Kamala Harris Talks About Race Issues https://www.washingtoninformer.com/how-kamala-harris-talks-about-race-issues/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/how-kamala-harris-talks-about-race-issues/#respond Tue, 17 Sep 2024 22:56:01 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214818

Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, has to balance her support for race-specific policies that benefit Black people while still appealing to white Americans, as she seeks to win the presidency with at least 42-43% of the white vote.

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Kamala Harris Trounces Trump in Debate https://www.washingtoninformer.com/kamala-harris-trounces-trump-debate/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/kamala-harris-trounces-trump-debate/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:44:44 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214361

Kamala Harris delivered a powerful and impressive debate performance, effectively countering Donald Trump's false claims and remaining calm and composed throughout, while Trump's erratic behavior and petty grievances were exposed.

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10 Ways to Be a Better Black Voter https://www.washingtoninformer.com/black-vote-black-power-2024/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/black-vote-black-power-2024/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214012

Keith Boykin and Word In Black urge Black Americans to get informed, verify information, vote, volunteer, donate, support organizations, lobby elected officials, run for office, and start a PAC in order to advance their political agenda.

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Kamala Harris, For the Black People https://www.washingtoninformer.com/kamala-harris-black-agenda/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/kamala-harris-black-agenda/#comments Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:52:15 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213403

Kamala Harris has been instrumental in passing legislation and providing funding to support Black Americans, while Donald Trump has not done so, and the judiciary and Congress are rigged against them.

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Kamala Harris’ Time Has Come https://www.washingtoninformer.com/kamala-harris-unites-democrats/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/kamala-harris-unites-democrats/#respond Fri, 23 Aug 2024 18:39:18 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213195

Kamala Harris has united Democrats and banished the ghosts of the past by delivering a successful convention speech, introducing her own vision for America and thanking President Biden, while also addressing divisive issues such as Gaza and the border.

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The Stars Align for Kamala Harris in Chicago https://www.washingtoninformer.com/democratic-national-convention-kamala-harris/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/democratic-national-convention-kamala-harris/#respond Thu, 22 Aug 2024 16:49:32 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213131

The Democratic National Convention in Chicago celebrated the candidacy of Kamala Harris with a star-studded lineup of performers and speakers, emphasizing the importance of freedom and joy in the 2024 presidential election.

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Turn Down for What: The Obamas Unplugged In Chicago https://www.washingtoninformer.com/obamas-unplugged-chicago/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/obamas-unplugged-chicago/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213048

The Obamas delivered powerful speeches at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, criticizing Donald Trump's divisive politics and highlighting the importance of voting for Black Americans in the 2024 presidential election.

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Dem Lovefest in Chicago a Sharp Contrast to GOP Hate Rally in Milwaukee https://www.washingtoninformer.com/democratic-convention-chicago-difference/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/democratic-convention-chicago-difference/#respond Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:45:36 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1212840

The Democratic National Convention in Chicago was a stark contrast to the Republican Convention in Milwaukee, featuring a diverse audience and speakers, including Rev. Jesse Jackson and former presidents Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, while the Republican Convention was marked by divisive rhetoric and a lack of diversity.

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Trump Is Losing It https://www.washingtoninformer.com/trump-losing-momentum-kamala-harris/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/trump-losing-momentum-kamala-harris/#respond Thu, 15 Aug 2024 22:48:36 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1212604

Donald Trump is struggling to beat Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, as his campaign strategy has failed and his poll numbers are declining, while Harris is gaining momentum and voters are registering in droves.

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Who Is Tim Walz? Kamala’s VP Pick With Big Dad Energy https://www.washingtoninformer.com/who-is-tim-walz-kamala-harris-vice-presidential-candidate/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/who-is-tim-walz-kamala-harris-vice-presidential-candidate/#respond Tue, 06 Aug 2024 23:37:59 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1211771

Tim Walz, the new Vice Presidential nominee of the Democratic Party, is a pro-union, gun-owning, midwesterner who is pro-LGBTQ, and his energy matches Kamala Harris's joyful energy.

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